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Episode 195: bringing houseplants into prisons with The Glasshouse - plus a look at lucky bamboo
Episode 195
I find out more about a scheme helping women in prison to get growing houseplants, and I discuss the delights of lucky bamboo, aka Dracaena sanderian…
5 years, 1 month ago
Clear pots - the pros and cons
Episode 194
Clear plastic pots are common in the world of orchid growing, but can they work for other houseplants? I share my experiences growing in transparent …
5 years, 2 months ago
Episode 193: aroids with Peter Boyce
Episode 193
Aroid expert Peter Boyce joins me to discuss the newly-formed European Aroid Society, exciting new developments in the world of aroids and why you s…
5 years, 3 months ago
Houseplants and mental health
Episode 192
Plants can boost your mental health - but it's easy to let your leafy obsession tip over into a damaging habit that impacts your wellbeing. I chat to…
5 years, 3 months ago
Episode 191: A visit to aroid addict Tony Le-Britton, aka @notanotherjungle
Episode 191
I meet Tony Le-Britton, the aroid grower extraordinaire known for his Insta account @notanotherjungle, at his home in Northamptonshire. Plus I answer…
5 years, 4 months ago
Jane's five rules for houseplant care, plus the lowdown on aphids
Episode 190
Hear my talk on houseplant care from the Leaf Houseplant Festival and I answer a question about aphids.
For full show notes visit https://www.janepe…
5 years, 4 months ago
Episode 189: moving houseplants outside for a summer holiday
Episode 189
Want to give your houseplants a staycation outside? Here are my top tips on what you can put outside, what to watch for and what to do if you don't h…
5 years, 4 months ago
Getting started with terrariums
Episode 188
Terrariums offer endless possibilities for growing, but where do you start? Jacob James of GrowTropicals joins me to discuss containers, substrates a…
5 years, 4 months ago
Snake plants aka Sansevieria
Episode 187
Succulent expert Dr Colin Walker joins me to discuss the wonderful world of snake plants, aka Sansevierias, plus I answer a question about repotting …
5 years, 5 months ago
Rescuing plants with Sarah Gerrard-Jones
Episode 186
Like so many household objects, plants are often discarded for the "crime" of being slightly imperfect - but Sarah Gerrard-Jones is out to change tha…
5 years, 5 months ago